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Some people think that poker is a game for men, but this isn't always the case.
Goodluckmate.com is a new casino and is seeing an increase in reducing the gender gap in the poker sector. The game
still attracts a sizable number of women players. Nevertheless, there are more men playing poker than women. Here's a look at some of the reasons why this is
the case.
One reason why more men play poker than women is that the game is still seen as being masculine. It's a game that's associated with casinos
and gambling, and these are still largely male-dominated environments. This means that women can feel like they're not welcome or that they don't belong in
these spaces.
Another reason for the gender gap is that poker can be a very aggressive and competitive game. It's not always easy for women to feel
comfortable in these kinds of environments. |
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Is poker sexist?
Unfortunately, there
are still some males that see this as a male-only zone - and women who join the tables (especially after a few alcoholic beverages have been consumed) can find
themselves facing men that aren't in their best interests. Sleazy chat-up attempts, insults, and a plethora of socially unacceptable conduct must be dealt
with.
Poker can be an expensive game to play, and this is another reason why more men tend to play than women. Men are more likely to have the
disposable income that they can afford to lose without it affecting their lives too much. For women, who are still earning less than men on average, playing
poker can be a risky proposition.
In fact, many of the world's most well-known female poker players, such as Vanessa Rousso and Liv Boeree, have
addressed the problem numerous times — despite playing at the highest levels. This is almost certainly why women today prefer to avoid the game and try
something new.
Is Online Poker the Answer?
Women sometimes feel like they need to be
better than their male counterparts in order to play online poker, but that shouldn't stop them from playing. In fact, more women play poker online than at
land-based tables. Even though the ratio is still tipped towards men, it's not as unfair as it once was. This means that there's something else holding women
back from playing the game.
One of the main reasons why women don't play poker is that they don't feel like they're good enough. This is a
self-perpetuating problem, as the more women that avoid playing, the less opportunity there is for them to get better and prove themselves wrong.
The
solution, then, is simple: more women need to start playing poker. Only by increasing the number of women at the tables will the game become more welcoming and
less intimidating. It's time for women to take their place at the poker table.
Do you think that more women should start playing poker? Why or why not?
Let us know in the comments below! |
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